Category: Interviewing

The thoughts of a job interview are enough to turn veteran job hunters to jelly. For a teen or someone similar in age, the thought of interviewing for a job is more frightening than having to tell Dad you lost the car keys—again. Interviewing for a job doesn’t have to be that scary, though. Some … Continue reading Interview Tips for your First Job Interview

The day has arrived. You dress, groom, and get into the car with your interview dossier. On the seat beside you or in your pocket are driving directions. In your wallet is parking money, cab fare, and a credit card for any emergency requiring money. You approach the reception desk or walk through the front … Continue reading Facing a Job Interview without Fear

According to a career transition study done by Drake Beam Morin, 64 percent of the almost 7500 people surveyed said they found their new jobs through networking. Fifteen percent of job seekers use a search firm. Nine percent find jobs through newspaper ads, and eight percent get a job by sending resumes out through the … Continue reading Networking: Schmoozing Your Way to a Career

Writing down answers for anticipated questions might cover 50 percent of the questions you are asked in an interview. How do you handle the other 50 percent? You can deftly handle any question if you develop a method for doing so. If you are asked to describe specific skills, try this: In this amount of … Continue reading Answering the Unexpected or Unrehearsed Interview Question

You’ve made it through the door with a great application and the next step is the interview. No matter if you’re being for your first job or have been through the interview process ten times or more, here are some important pointers to keep in mind. Dress Like You Mean BusinessThere’s no need for most … Continue reading Job Interview Tips for Teens

Rehearsed job interviews result in better actual interviews. Practice cannot make perfect, but it is guaranteed to make better. The more interviews you do, the more adept you are at doing them. Go to your first interview with the poise that comes with having done five or six interviews by engaging a friend to becoming … Continue reading Preparing and Rehearsing for a Job Interview

ScreeningThis is usually done by the Human Resources Department or an outside agency. They want to eliminate candidates who do not have the basic requirements for the job. Your Purpose: To make a good impression. Treat the screener as though they are making the final decision. Answer questions clearly and concisely. One-on-One (This type of … Continue reading The Different Types of Interviews

Interviewing job candidates is often dreaded on both sides of the desk. Most of us realize that the person applying for the job may well be nervous and anxious. What many people don’t realize is that interviewers often dread the process nearly as much as those being interviewed. If you have ever been in the … Continue reading Preparing for an Interview as the Hiring Manager

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